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February 2, 2024 53 mins

This list is perfect for any reader who loves to seek information, answers and ancient knowledge told by engaging voices with humour and adventure thrown in for good measure. This episode we are joined by Thomas, host of the Highkey Obsessed Podcast as he shares the five books he would be castaway with.


Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!


Guest Details:

Podcast: https://highkeyobsessed.com/podcast/

Instagram: @highkeyobsessedpodcast

Website & Blog: https://highkeyobsessed.com/


Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod


Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6


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Books Discussed:

  • Red Rising by Pierce Brown
  • Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee
  • The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sidney Paget, Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian, Robert B. Strassler, James Romm
  • Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  • Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
  • The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
  • World War Z by Max Brooks
  • Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
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